Our People: Bob Edelstein, Kathy Barrett, Jim Litman, Lisa Bouta.

Bob Edelstein - Owner

Bob Edelstein - Owner


Bob was a CPA with Deloitte LLP before he entered the beverage alcohol industry 25 years ago. Bob Edelstein's entire beverage industry career has been with The Binder-Edelstein Company. He has experience in all areas of representing wineries, distilleries and importers. His other responsibilities include: new brand development, local marketing and personally calling on distributors and key retail accounts.



Kathy Barrett - Sales Representative

Kathy Barrett - Sales Representative


Kathy is a sales professional with over 12 years of experience. She started her sales career at Johnson Brothers Liquor Company in Minnesota. She has been with The Binder Edelstein Company since 2008 with a focus on the Minnesota and South Dakota markets, working on and off premise.





Jim Litman - Minnesota Sales Representative

Jim Litman - Minnesota Sales Representative


Jim's sales career was with the Johnson Brother Liquor Company in Minnesota. He uses his 35 years of experience to sell wine in the off premise trade channel. Jim serves as our resident wine expert & truly loves the industry.









Lisa Bouta - Office Manager

Lisa Bouta - Office Manager


Lisa brings a reliable & varied skill set to the office management team.  She specializes in computer hardware and software, with a dedicated work ethic for customer service.  Her strengths include the willingness to solve any problem for any supplier, distributor or retailer.  Lisa has prior experience with manufacturer reps in the gift and the drug wholesale industries.